Our #SparkofScience series showcases our favorite science experiments—some you can even do at home!
Selective Attention
Stethoscope
Static Electricity
Barany Chair
Seeds
Earth Day
After Image
Handwashing
Bike Gears
Crystals
Condensation

Have you noticed that when it's really cold outside, you can see your breath? Do you know why? Traveling Science Show Presenter David Henry Wrigley explains.
Leap Year

Did you know that #2020 is a leap year? But how does this work? Science Interpreter Fox explains this mystery of time and space.
Electrolysis

We're going to use water to make a fire. Wait, what? Traveling Science Show Presenter Kaitlin shows us one of her favorite experiments.
⚠️ Don't try this at home. ⚠️
Holiday Edition

Happy Holidays from The Franklin Institute! In this special edition of #SparkofScience, Science Interpreters Stephen and Brittany are excited to share a little happiness, cheer and science from some of your favorite holidays.
Red Eye

You know how, when you take a photo, sometimes your eyes might glow red? While there are plenty of apps that can fix it, do you know WHY it happens? Fox shines a light on this mystery.
Ultrasound

Have you ever seen an ultrasound picture, but had no idea what you were looking at? Science Interpreter Brittany decodes these interesting machines. Want to learn more? Stop by our Giant Heart exhibit!
Combustion

Around here, we love experimenting with combustion. But how it does actually work? Science Interpreter Al breaks it down for us.
⚠️ Adult supervision needed. ⚠️
Candles

Looking for a party trick to amaze your guests this holiday season? Traveling Scientist David Wrigley has you covered.
⚠️ Adult supervision needed. ⚠️
Hovercraft

Do you know how to make a hovercraft? Science Interpreter Stephen shows you how to create your own at home!
Vacuum Chamber

Are you ready to talk about air? Science Interpreter Fox wants to chat about the impressive and exciting qualities of the gasses that keep us alive.
⚠️ Adult supervision needed. ⚠️
Halloween Edition

Happy Halloween! Science Interpreter Al and Camp Programs Supervisor Buddy teamed up for a special and extra spooky edition of #SparkofScience!
⚠️ Don't try this at home. ⚠️
The Theramin

A theremin can produce music that is both unique and eerie. Science Interpreter Stephen shows you how it's done in this Spook of Science.
Hydrogen Bubbles

What happens when you add hydrogen to soap and water and then light it on fire? Science Interpreter Fox is here to answering this burning question.
⚠️ Don't try this at home. ⚠️
Genie in a Bottle

Ever wondered why hydrogen peroxide is stored in dark bottles? Science Interpreter Al explains chemical decomposition.
⚠️ Don't try this at home. ⚠️
Liquid Nitrogen

Science Interpreter Stephen shows us the mischievous nature of Liquid Nitrogen.
⚠️ Don't try this at home. ⚠️
Lasers

Ever wonder how lasers work or how strong they really are? Traveling Science Presenter Anna decodes these devices.
⚠️ Adult supervision needed. ⚠️
Voice & Air

How does the air around us impact our voices? Science Interpreters Al and Jacqui join forces to show us.
⚠️ Adult supervision needed. ⚠️
Hurricanes

Traveling Science Show Presenter Kaitlin explores one of the essential ingredients for hurricanes - air.
Tesla Coil

Our Science Intepreter, Fox, has a pretty cool way of making music using electricity in this episode of #SparkofScience.
Super Conductors

Science Interpreter Al teaches us about super conductors and the magic of magnetic levitation.
⚠️ Don't try this at home. ⚠️
Hoot Tube

Traveling Science Presenter Kaitlin shows us how she uses a blowtorch to create music.
⚠️ Adult supervision needed. ⚠️
Armonica

Science Interpreter Stephen teaches us about sound waves using one of Benjamin Franklin's inventions.
Parabolic Mirror

Floor Programs Volunteer Manager Shanna shows us just how powerful the sun's energy really is.
⚠️ Adult supervision needed. ⚠️
Kaowool

Traveling Science Show Presenter Anna teaches us how kaowool works and how it helps protect astronauts in re-entry.
⚠️ Don't try this at home. ⚠️
Alka-Rockets

Floor Programs Manager Jacqui shows us how to make Alka-Rockets in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.
⚠️ Adult supervision needed. ⚠️
Fireworks

Science Interpreter Brittany is putting the 'spark' is this #sparkofscience video and teaching us all about fireworks!
⚠️ Don't try this at home. ⚠️
Glovaphone

Science Interpreter Fox teaches us how to turn ordinary household items into a musical instrument!
Fire Tornadoes

Floor Programs Manager Jacqui Schneider teaches us about fire tornadoes!
⚠️ Don't try this at home. ⚠️
Kinetic Energy

Science Interpreter Stephen shows us a simple experiment you can do at home that teaches us about kinetic energy.